Elizabeth of York
Medal
about 1800 (made)
about 1800 (made)
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This medal is based on a print by George Vertu (1684-1756), and was commissioned from the medallist at the expense of Mr Thane as part of a series of English monarchs. The roses on the reverse represent the Houses of York and Lancaster.
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Elizabeth of York |
| Materials and techniques | Silver |
| Brief description | Elizabeth of york/crossed roses & inscrp; Silver German 18th cent d.f.loos |
| Physical description | Medal, silver. Obverse side, bust of Elizabeth of York, facing to the left. Inscription. Reverse side, two entwisted Tudor rose. Inscription. |
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| Credit line | Given by Mr Gordon Evans. |
| Object history | Given by Mr Gordon Evans. |
| Subject depicted | |
| Summary | This medal is based on a print by George Vertu (1684-1756), and was commissioned from the medallist at the expense of Mr Thane as part of a series of English monarchs. The roses on the reverse represent the Houses of York and Lancaster. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | A.5-1975 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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